New Mexico Highlands University

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About New Mexico Highlands University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

New Mexico Highlands University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,544, and admissions are selective. The university offers 26 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 27%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,758, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $9,414.

Las Vegas, NM

$4,758

Avg in-state
tuition

$9,414

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

52%

Retention Rate Insight

52% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

27%

Graduation Rate Insight

27% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores--

High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

87%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

22%

Unknown

2%

Black

5%

Hispanic

52%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

11%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

58% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

58%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

15

Total Online Enrollment

2,310

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

74% On-campus

26% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold15% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold55% online

Master'sCheck Bold33% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

100%

State Grant Aid

58%

Institution Grant Aid

80%

Pell Grant

58%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,776
State Grant Aid$1,644
Institution Grant Aid$3,885
Pell Grant Aid$4,314

Financial Outlook

$11k

Average student debtafter graduation

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

12.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Wrestling
  • All Track Combined
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History
13History.
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
16Mathematics And Statistics.
17Natural Resources And Conservation.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
21Security And Protective Services.
22Social Sciences.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.